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THOSE who go often to Mass during the week, do their work very
much better than those who, for want of faith, think they have no
time for it.
- On the Sanctification of Daily Life (E.)
A SAINT has compared those who have kept their hearts pure, to the
lillies that, rising heavenwards on their tall stems, fill the air with
fragrance. The mere sight of them makes us think of purity. Even so
the Blessed Virgin inspired with purity all who looked at her . . .
- Sermon on Purity.
O MY children, how beautiful will that soul be in eternity, who makes
frequent and good Communions!
- Le Cure d'Ars et le Don d'Intelligence.
THE PASSION of Our Lord is like a great river that flows down from
a mountain and is never exhausted.
- Charity of M. Vianney (Sp.)
NO one can give to another that which he possesses not himself.
- Catechism Notes on the Love of God (M.)
THIS earth is a bridge to cross the water, it serves only to support our steps . . . .
- The Cure of Ars in his Catechisms (Sp.)
GOD, the Blessed Virgin, the Angels and Saints are about our path; they are at
our side and see all we do.
- Catechism on Suffering (M.)